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May 12, 2023 | Main line

FlixTrain applies for cross-border Dutch-German service

The service would start in December 2024.

February 22, 2023 | Financial

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South Western Railway contract extended, Škoda Group acquires Austrian subsidiary, Ensco expands in Brazil, DSB records mixed results and SBB and SOB cooperation strengthens.

February 1, 2023 | Main line

EC announces 10 cross-border passenger rail pilot projects

The projects are designed to overcome the barriers to introducing cross-border services.

September 12, 2022 | Passenger

Booming traffic and fragile infrastructure pose challenges for Germany’s passenger operators

The German government’s 9-euro ticket initiative has prompted passengers to return to the rails in huge numbers after the Covid-19 pandemic, at a time when operators are trying to manage the impact of a major infrastructure renewal programme. Robert Preston reports.

May 12, 2022 | Main line

FlixTrain expands to 70 German destinations, including international route

New routes include Berlin - Basel.

April 11, 2022 | Europe

German rail passenger figures hit new low in 2021

Work from home mandate in Germany in the first quarter affected passenger figures last year.

February 17, 2022 | Fleet

FlixTrain reportedly in discussions to purchase 65 trains from TMH

The locomotive-hauled coaches for FlixTrain would be designed to operate at 230km/h.

October 5, 2021 | Financial

Germany records 18% drop in half-year passenger numbers

Passenger numbers are recovering as restrictions are eased.

October 1, 2021 | Financial

Infrastructure investment must come ahead of lower track access charges - Lutz

DB CEO Richard Lutz debated the topic of lower access charges as part of a panel session during the Connecting Europe Express journey.

May 12, 2021 | Main line

FlixTrain announces new routes, including night train, as it restarts German services

The night train will run from Hamburg via Berlin to Munich.

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